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One of World's Largest Energy Storage Plants Launches in South Dakota
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (1053+ words) This small city in rural northeastern South Dakota has established itself as an energy hub for the entire Great Plains region, and that reputation has received a big boost by landing what will be among the world's largest energy storage…...
Texans Hate Data Centers So Much They Are Asking Jesus for Help
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (1083+ words) In Granbury, Texas, city council meetings begin with a prayer. But at a session back in January, one local invoked the Almighty in a way that would have been unimaginable just a decade ago. "I want to pray in Jesus…...
Texas Summer Camps Face Closure Due to New State Regulations
2+ hour, 15+ min ago (1492+ words) After almost 20 years of bouncing from campground to campground, Orr Family Ministries finally found its home in 2022 on a 12-acre tree-filled campground located on a hill in Colorado County. Kids played in the swimming pool, worshipped by the fire pit,…...
Trump to Sign Order on AI Oversight as Security Fears Mount Among Supporters
3+ hour, 50+ min ago (902+ words) U. S. President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order on AI and cybersecurity as soon as Thursday, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, as pressure grows from parts of his political base to increase oversight of new…...
US P/C Industry Underlying Growth Expected to Slow in 2026
4+ hour, 20+ min ago (216+ words) The U. S. property/casualty insurance industry is expected to see underlying growth decrease 3. 7% for the first half of 2026 as it deals with economic uncertainty. The industry grew 1. 6% in 2025, but a report from the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) and Milliman said replacement…...
War Overtakes Civil Unrest as Top Political Violence Exposure for Global Businesses
5+ hour, 4+ min ago (1086+ words) War has overtaken civil unrest as the political violence exposure that companies fear most, as conflicts in Europe and the Middle East disrupt global trade flows, strain political alliances, embolden adversarial powers and heighten risks to business assets, according to…...
Bank CEOs' AI Obsession Collides With Warning From Watchdogs
13+ hour, 12+ min ago (977+ words) As bank executives increasingly tout the promise of artificial intelligence to slim down workforces, regulators are warning them not to get carried away. The European Banking Authority, the rulemaker for financial firms operating in the region, has been meeting with…...
Viewpoint: Insurers Cautiously Navigate the Next Step in AI Adoption
13+ hour, 11+ min ago (560+ words) As more and more companies embed AI into select functions, only a portion indicate that they have used AI to change how an overall enterprise runs. It illustrates one of the key takeaways drawn from a recent industry survey by…...
South Carolina Law Adds Workers' Comp Stroke Presumption for Some Firefighters
13+ hour, 13+ min ago (248+ words) Municipal workers" compensation insurance pools in South Carolina now have another firefighter health condition presumption to consider, after the state"s governor signed House Bill 3163 into law. The law, which took effect upon Gov. Henry Mc Master"s signature last…...
Insurance Agent, Former Lawmaker in Runoff in Georgia Insurance Commissioner Race
13+ hour, 12+ min ago (171+ words) Two Democrats, one a longtime insurance agent, will face each other in a June 16 runoff election that will determine who will be on the November general election ballot for Georgia insurance commissioner. Keisha Sean Waites, a former state legislator and…...